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Limping LeBron James Sends a Shockwave Across NBA World After Valiant Mavs Comeback: “Bro Just Old….Some Wine Should Do the Trick”

Published 02/27/2023, 12:27 AM EST

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The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be on a mission in the second half of the season. Darvin Ham and the Lakers must win seventy percent of their remaining games to earn a spot in the playoffs. The Lakers so far have kept their word, by winning their game against the Dallas Mavericks today to extend their winning streak. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic’s 20-point performances couldn’t stop LeBron James and co. 

However, fans seem to have raised concern after LeBron James finished the game with an injured ankle. Another video of the Lakers forward slowly limping out of the arena has got mixed reactions from the fans.

Fans worried as LeBron James injury causes concern about the Lakers 

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The remaining games for the Lakers are very crucial considering their record and the high competition in the West. Though the team seems to be on a mission to get a spot in the playoffs, LeBron James’s injury during the game against Mavs might be something to worry about.

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In a post shared by the sports page ‘House of Highlights’ on Instagram, James had twisted his ankle under the rim in an attempt to finish the basket. The king kept shouting, “I heard it pop!”, while he was down on the court. 

However, that did not stop the 4x champion. James continued to play the rest of the game, to lift the Lakers who were down 27 points in the first half. The 4x MVP put up 26 points, 8 rebounds and three assists to help the Lakers bag the win. 

Another video of James limping after the Lakers’ comeback win has got mixed feelings from fans. Though a few believe the star might miss out on games, many believe it is something not to worry about. Here are some of the fans’ reactions:

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Thus, people shared their opinions online.

Anthony Davis hits a game-winner to close out the Dallas Mavericks

Anthony Davis continues to dominate both offensively and defensively to help the Lakers. Though his injury has been one of the major reasons for the Lakers’ downfall, AD continues his hustle to cover up. With less than twenty seconds left on the clock, AD came up big time to hit a fadeaway against Doncic to seal the game.

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Davis put on a show for the fans by scoring a crucial 30 points and 15 rebounds to extend the team’s winning streak. Do you think James and Davis can bring the Lakers to the playoffs? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Rohan Dharmalingam

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Rohan has been following the NBA for eight years now, after the sorcery of Stephen Curry from beyond the arc made him fall in love with the sport. He likes delving deeper into the nitty-gritty of the league by following the analyses of NBA commentators like JJ Reddick and Shams Charania.
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Rohini Kottu